Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) vs. HP Chromebook x360 (14a)

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Detailed comparison and review of Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) and HP Chromebook x360 (14a). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) vs. HP Chromebook x360 (14a) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) HP Chromebook x360 (14a)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.1 cm x 23.66 cm x 1.695 cm 32.55 cm x 21.96 cm x 1.82 cm
Weight 1.677 kg 1.49 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Sparkly silver | Luxury gold Natural silver (keyboard frame and base), ceramic white (cover), paint finish (cover), textured base, matte keyboard frame finish | Mineral silver (cover), natural silver (keyboard frame and base), paint finish (cover), textured base, matte keyboard frame finish | Mineral silver (cover), natural silver (keyboard frame and base)
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) HP Chromebook x360 (14a)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Full HD anti-glare, Micro Edge
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) HP Chromebook x360 (14a)
CPU Intel Celeron N3060 / 1.6 GHz Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.48 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L2 - 2 MB L2 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Burst Technology Intel Burst Technology
MEMORY Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) HP Chromebook x360 (14a)
RAM 2 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
STORAGE Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) HP Chromebook x360 (14a)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 16 GB eMMC 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) HP Chromebook x360 (14a)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 400 Intel UHD Graphics 600
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features HDR (High Dynamic Range) HP Wide Vision HD
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 720p
Sound Speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Bang & Olufsen Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) HP Chromebook x360 (14a)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 - M.2 Card Realtek RTL8822CE
Features - Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) HP Chromebook x360 (14a)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 3920 mAh 47 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12.25 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) HP Chromebook x360 (14a)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt
INPUT Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) HP Chromebook x360 (14a)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, imagepad
Features - Multi-touch ImagePad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) HP Chromebook x360 (14a)
Interfaces HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) HP Chromebook x360 (14a)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS - English
Software Included - Google One (100 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook 14 (CB3-431) HP Chromebook x360 (14a)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, gyroscope
Security - Google Security Chip H1
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) HP Fast Charge
Compliant Standards - RED
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number C9WH ca0004na
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